Sulfuric Acid
Sulfuric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 2,426 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SULFURIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 7664-93-9 |
| EC number | 231-639-5 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 2,426 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Body Treatments 50%Contours 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Sulfuric Acid do in skincare?
- Sulfuric Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sulfuric Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sulfuric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (50% of its uses).
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